Top fundraising tips

Set a fundraising target

Create a JustGiving Page and tell the story of why you're fundraising. Set your target then aim to smash it!

Shout about it!

Use social media to spread the word. Create an event on Facebook, tweet about it and post photos on Instagram. Remember to use #SwimforHope #Swimtober. Don't forget to send us your photos.

Match Funding

If you are a company taking part, why not speak with your HR or Line Manager and see if your company will match what you raise?

Use your network

Email your colleagues and friends and ask them to sponsor your swimming event.

Katy Sexton MBE, Swim for Hope Ambassador

Be inspired by Olympic and World Champion Swimmer Katy Sexton MBE, who’s sister Kelly Lee was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2007. “I’m proud to be supporting Brain Tumour Research’s Swim for Hope in October after my sister, Kelly Lee, was diagnosed with a brain tumour eleven years ago. I’ll be hosting a swimming event at each of my swimming schools, Katy Sexton Sport and Fitness, at Mill Rythe Junior School and Barncroft Primary School both in Hampshire. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 each year than any other cancer, yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Join me in funding the fight and host your own swimming event.”